Community Health Worker

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated candidate to join our team as a Community Health Worker (CHW) to service our patients in the Columbia area. The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a vital link between patients, healthcare services, and community resources, ensuring seamless access to care and improving the quality-of-service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients in their homes and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) to facilitate visits with providers and specialty services.
• Deliver medications and durable medical equipment (DME) to ensure patients have timely and safe access to essential supplies.
• Perform visits in homes and facilities (ALF and ILF's) in your designated service area.
• Communicate effectively via phone, email, Microsoft Teams, Athena, in-person, etc.
• Facilitate and coordinate visits with PT’s, OT’s and Providers in Assisted Living Facilities and patients' homes to enhance patient care and support.
• Deliver medications to patients’ homes, review instructions, and perform medication reconciliation, ensuring accuracy between current medication lists and what is found in the home.
• Cook up and coordinate telehealth visits between patients and pharmacists, specialists, therapists, and primary care providers, ensuring patients receive timely care.
• Set up training, instruct patients on the use of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) equipment, providing ongoing support, education and troubleshooting, when necessary.
• Deliver durable medical equipment (DME) to patients in homes and ALFs, ensuring proper assembly and functionality. Provide training to patients and caregivers on the correct use of DME.
• Perform routine venipuncture for laboratory testing and ensure proper specimen handling and labeling.
• Collect blood specimens during home or facility visits as needed to support patient care and diagnostics.

Requirements

• A certified Medical Assistant, Paramedic, or Licensed Nurse preferred.
• Certifications or licenses must be in good standing.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred. If not experienced in phlebotomy, candidate must be willing to complete training and demonstrate competency in the skill.
• Previous experience in public health or home health preferred.
• Experience with DME delivery or logistics operations preferred.
• Must be proficient in using technology tools and platforms for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working condition.
• Must have a clean driving record and experience operating vehicles in a professional capacity.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.

Benefits

The Following Service Area(s) Are Available Columbia 29201

Committed to excellence and innovation, our team collaborates closely with facilities and families to ensure accessible, coordinated, and compassionate care.

Pay

This is a full time, salary-based working 8- hour shifts (7:00AM-4:00PM)

Schedule

This is a full time, salary-based working 8- hour shifts (7:00AM-4:00PM)